Actors work with agents, directors, producers and costars during the search for roles, auditions and readings. They’re required to take cues and directions from producers and directors to interpret and characterize their role, following instructions to use certain body movements, speech patterns, gestures and more to fully portray the character in the director’s vision. They’re expected to read, interpret and memorize the lines in their script, work under various environmental conditions and receive feedback from the director.